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as in assembly
a body of people come together in one place
the first speaker to address the convocation
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as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
called for a national convocation of both the clergy and the laity to discuss the crisis in the church
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Recent Examples of convocation
Bre Morris Another Southern belle to watch, Bre Morris kicked off convocation with Jimmy Choo sneakers.
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Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
University Addresses Fourteen convocation addresses by the first (and only) Indian Governor-General of the Dominion of India.
—Robert Gale Woolbert, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024
University officials have taken action to ensure the safety of Centennial Hall convocation attendees.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024
At the University of Michigan’s honors convocation, protesters booed and jeered — drowning out University President Santa Ono and abruptly ending the event.
—Ted Deutch, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2024
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Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
University Addresses Fourteen convocation addresses by the first (and only) Indian Governor-General of the Dominion of India.
—Robert Gale Woolbert, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024
University officials have taken action to ensure the safety of Centennial Hall convocation attendees.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 10 May 2024
At the University of Michigan’s honors convocation, protesters booed and jeered — drowning out University President Santa Ono and abruptly ending the event.
—Ted Deutch, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convocation
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There is talk about local assembly in Jordan, but the lack of expertise and tradition has until now proved a hindrance.—
Mattias Goldmann,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In a jewelry store, one person must complete the assembly of a necklace without looking and by only going by the description of a partner.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Similar discussions are occurring in more than a dozen states, including Maryland, Illinois, California, New York, Minnesota and Colorado, according to interviews with organizers and recordings of the meetings.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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At their policy meeting earlier this month, Fed officials also expressed worry about potential tariff inflation, particularly at a time when concerns are rising about the labor market.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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The annual conference is the industry’s most prominent venue to show off its new products.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
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The series now shifts to Sunrise for Games 3 and 4, with Florida in a position to sweep the Hurricanes in the conference final for the second time in three years.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Some simple steps will improve food safety at your gatherings.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Events are often held at its stores, with brands or individuals welcome to use the retail space as a venue for cultural gatherings.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Similar to a Pinot Gris/Sauvignon Blanc assemblage—light, rounded, fresh with slight lime flavors on a sparky finish.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Brainard’s practice as a visual artist was extremely varied, and included drawings and comics, collage and assemblages, and more traditional oil paintings.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Convocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convocation. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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